A man has been arrested following an assault at Maitland.

Emergency services were called to a home on Catherine Street just before 1.30pm today (Tuesday 8 September 2015), where they found a woman with serious head injuries.

The 38-year-old has been taken to John Hunter Hospital. Her condition is not known.

Police from Central Hunter Local Area Command established a crime scene at the home and commenced inquiries.

A 23-year-old man was arrested a short time later at a nearby car park.

He’s been taken to Maitland Police Station where he is assisting with inquiries.